Born on the Trail
Niki MicallefBorn on the Trail explores trail and ultra running together - learning from science, research and experience to help you and me understand and improve our training.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 55 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 10 days ago |
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You Just Finished Your Run. Now What? A Science-Based Guide to Recovery
If you’re looking for highlights rather than a deep dive, feel free to skip straight to the Key Takeaways throughout. If you want the nuance, the data, and the reasoning behind it, read on.
You just finished your run…tired, exhauste...
Why Trail Running Breaks the Rules of Exercise Science with Dr. Simon de Waal
In road running, VO2max, lactate threshold, and running economy can explain up to 95% of the variation in performance between athletes. In trail running, that same model barely holds together, with running economy being the worst predictor...
The Monthly Orientation - July 2026
A monthly check-in to help you orient your training: what to focus on, one workout worth doing, a community spotlight and content that sparked curiosity.
June was brutal, especially for those of us in Europe. The heatwave hit pretty much e...
Your Watch Doesn't Understand Trail Running Performance
If you’re looking for highlights rather than a deep dive, feel free to skip straight to the Key Takeaways throughout. If you want the nuance, the data, and the reasoning behind it, read on.
Regardless of the watch brand you use, it...
How Young Is Too Young for Ultra Running?
A while back, I stumbled across a social media post where a mother was frustrated that her 17-year-old son had been barred from entering an ultra trail race, despite, in her words, “being old enough for military service.” She argued that “n...
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Ultra trail runner & certified ultra coach. Constantly looking to challenge myself and learn, both for myself & my athletes. Through Born on the Trail I use science to answer ultrarunning's biggest questions, helping you to elevate your performance.
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